Open AccessDermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans- A Case Report
Author(s) -
Sakshi Kawatra,
Susan Maria,
Bismay Das
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
saudi journal of pathology and microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2518-3370
pISSN - 2518-3362
DOI - 10.36348/sjpm.2022.v07i02.008
Subject(s) - dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans , dermis , histopathology , medicine , fascia , soft tissue sarcoma , soft tissue , dermatofibrosarcoma , immunohistochemistry , metastasis , sarcoma , subcutaneous tissue , deep fascia , pathology , dermatology , cancer
Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is an uncommon soft tissue tumor that involves the dermis, subcutaneous fat, and in rare cases, muscle and fascia. It represents less than 0.1% of all tumors, but is considered to be the most common skin sarcoma. We present one such case where histopathology and immunohistochemistry helped clinch the diagnosis .DFSP has a high rate of recurrence but a low rate of metastasis. Wide surgical excision is the cornerstone of treatment for DFSP.